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Proper extension or conservatory (and more holidays)?

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missingthemountains · 05/06/2009 17:11

We have planning permission etc to build an extension which will be our main lounge. Problem is all the builder quotes have come back way more than we expected. The room is supposed to be light and make use of the nice views so we are contemplating putting up a conservatory instead - obviously saving quite a bit of money which we could definitely use.

BUT...would we regret going for cheap option of conservatory? DH is worried it'll be too cold and too hot. We will be putting in radiators and a wood burning stove to help with the heat..Also considering blinds and solid roof panels rather than plastic or glass to minimise heat in the summer

what are your experiences? can conservatories work or will we always regret not spending more??

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IotasCat · 02/08/2009 18:59

I agree with jojay. Our conservatory is great as additional space for the children to play but I wouldn't use it as a main reception room

TDiddy · 02/08/2009 20:15

basically if you have the conservatory already then great. If you don't then extension is the way or nicely integrated orangery that is a sort of half way house. Right?

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